Years Experience Data Entry
Resume:
Derrick Cephas
Pasadena, MD 21122
*******@*****.***
To present myself as a worthy and proficient candidate ready to engage in
laboratory responsibilities
Professional Profile
. 6 years experience with Gel electrophoresis, PCR, cGMP, Blotting
Techniques, Tissue Culture, ELISA (Direct and Indirect), Whole Blood
Transformation and related data entry and database maintenance, Cell
line creation and Cell line maintenance
. 6 years Community Outreach experience as former President of the
Omicron Chapter and general member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc.
. 5 Years as a Fitness and Martial Arts instructor
. 2 years experience in a clinical/ hospital setting working all shifts
. 18 months of physical security experience via working at a national
bank (not listed), naval station (not listed), and a surveillance
company
. 16 months experience with stocking, inventory, overnight processing,
and distribution
Professional Background (2013-2003)
Eyewitness Surveillance
Tactical Operations Center (TOC)
Description - Monitor commercial lots, residences, and marina's as a Remote
Surveillance Professional (RSP)
Responsibilities - Inform TOC supervisor of any crime occurring on any
premises, quality control calls to every lot (with exceptions), record
incidents and report damages on any lot, learn the new Immex-Cloud system,
learn VideoIQ software, and learn the Avigilon Control Center Software
Accomplishment - Received three consecutive bonuses for catching breaking
and entering, theft of tires and catalytic converters, and destruction of
property
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU)
Description - Provide behavioral treatment based on daily data taken on
individual patients.
Responsibilities - Focus on patient safety and care while taking data on
very specific behaviors and presenting this data to the patient's CS. In
addition, care of the Neurobehavioral Unit and providing backup as needed.
Accomplishments - Given special mention as caring, understanding, and
treating a specific patient and multiple citations for assistance with
dangerous patients
Institute for Transfusion Medicine (ITxM)
Central Blood Banking
Description - Database donor blood according to blood type, CMV type, area,
and adult vs. child using ITxM network and database.
Responsibilities - Operation of Cobe 2991 Model 1 Cell Processors, RBC
storage and labeling, use of the ITxM patented software to match patient
and blood type. Handle intake under the third largest blood donation center
University of Pittsburgh
Biomedical Science Tower 3
Description - Examine the underlying causes of esophageal cancer and
Barrett's Esophagus.
Responsibilities - Creating cell media, homogenizing tissue, creating
various substrates; learned many standard laboratory techniques vital to
the maintenance of diverse cell lines and prolonged tissue culture,
including those necessary for maintaining experimental data and
establishing cell lines.
Accomplishments - Gained proficiency in managing cell lines their
associated data.
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Program for Genetics and
Psychoses
Description - A dual-sided (clinical and laboratory) program investigating
the potential viral, bacterial, and physiological causes of Schizophrenia
and Bipolar Disorder.
Responsibilities - Rejuvenated several lines of decades old DNA for use in
experiments to that end. In addition, we developed a process for whole
blood transformation that eliminates the need for an expensive cell density
gradient centrifugation medium (such as Ficoll-Paque). Navigated the
National Center for Biotechnological Information (NCBI) database for BLAT,
BLAST, and other efunctions in biotechnology.
Accomplishment(s) - Gained proficiency with the Epstein-Barr Virus (HHV-4),
using it for DNA proliferation. Gained experience with DNA extraction and
preservation. Enhanced computer literacy skills regarding network usage,
troubleshooting, and antiviral and anti-malware applications.
Johns Hopkins University
Description - Examining the underlying genetic causes of Crohn's Disease
and Ulcerative Colitis
Responsibilities - Data entry of dozens of DNA samples and organization of
said samples using excel and access as well as updating and maintaining it.
Accomplishments - Learned the fundamentals of creating, managing, and
accessing a database using excel, access, and other Microsoft office
professional programs
Quotes regarding my work ethic
"Thank you Derrick, for your dedication to our patients and staff!" -
Melissa Shulleeta, SPS, Kennedy Krieger Institute (2009)
"Derrick did a great job engaging the patient. [Patient 1] did have a lot
of behaviors but Derrick attended as necessary" Jessica Becraft PS, Kennedy
Krieger Institute (2009)
Community Outreach
Fundraising - Raised $7,000 for the March of Dimes and other charitable
organizations
Outreach - Provided 7 Book scholarships for victims of natural disasters to
include Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Irene
Program Management - Coordinated a massive study hall for hundreds of
students at the University of Pittsburgh
Education
University of Pittsburgh, BS, Psychology (Pursuing)
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